How to pronounce roomy
Say it like ROO-mee. Roomy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of roomy
American and British speakers say roomy in essentially the same way: /ˈrumi/ in the US and /ˈruːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-mee.
What does roomy mean?
- Alternative spelling of roomie.
- Spacious, expansive, comfortable.“Our new apartment is roomy enough to accommodate all our furniture.”
Where does roomy come from?
From room + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with roomy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roomy.
Questions about saying roomy
How do you pronounce roomy?
Say ROO-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrumi/. In British English it is /ˈruːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roomy?
Roomy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say roomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrumi/ and the British form is /ˈruːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.